Vocab Ch. 6

Word: In medias res
Definition: (adj.) in or into the middle of a plot; into the middle of things
Etymology: Latin, lit. "in the midst of things"
Memory Aid: media means half in spanish
Sentence: The story of The Odyssey begins in medias res.


Megan Kane


Word- Vitiate
Definition- to weaken, debase, or corrupt; to impair the quality or value of
Synonyms- degrade, undermine
Antonyms- purify, fortify, strengthen, enhance
Etymology- Latin vitiatus, past participle of vitiare, from vitium fault, vice. First Known Use: 1534
Memory aid: opposite of vitalize
Sentence: The chemicals vitiated the waters, harming all of the innocent fish.

Raymond To




Word- Maladroit
Definition- lacking skill or dexterity;lacking tact, perception, or judgement
Synonyms- inept, awkward, clumsy, gauche
Antonyms- skillful, dexterous, deft, tactful
Etymology- 1665–75; < F, MF; see mal-, adroit
Memory Aid-
Sentence- His maladroit handling of the valuable objects resulted in him being fired from the store.

Nikita Lewis



Word: Iconoclastic (adj.)
Definition: attacking or seeking to overthrow popular or traditional beliefs, ideas, or institutions
Synonyms- image breaking, irreverent, heretical
Antonyms: orthodox, conservative
Etymology: 1590–1600; < ML īconoclastēs < MGk eikonoklástēs, equiv. to Gk eikono- icono- + -klastēs breaker, equiv. to klas- (var. s. of klân to break) + -tēs agent n. suffix
Memory aid: An ICON typically goes against the traditional ways of others around them
Sentence: Lady Gaga, whom most find iconoclastic, is know for her music and outrageous fashion sense.



Haley Jacob

Word: bruit
Definition: to spread news, reports, or unsubstantiated rumors
Synonyms: noise abroad, broadcast, blazon
Antonyms: cover up, conceal, hush up
Etymology: "to report," 1520s, from bruit (n.) "rumor, tiding" (mid-15c.), from Fr. bruit (n.), from bruire "to make noise, roar," of uncertain origin.
Memory aid: it’s rude to spread rumors, so the “ru” in rude matches the “ru” in bruit.
Sentence: The girls bruited about the new girl, broadcasting that she dyed her hair purple.
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Melissa Belanger


Word: internecine
Definition: (adj) mutually destructive; characterized by great slaughter and bloodshed
Synonyms: murderous, savage, ruinous
Antonyms: peaceful, harmonious, constructive
Etymology: 1655–65; < L internecīnus, internecīvus murderous, equiv. to internec ( āre ) to kill out, exterminate ( inter- inter- + necāre to kill)
Memory aid: -inter means between, an internecine conflict occurs between two individuals or groups
Sentence: Around Halloween, many people enjoy watching internecine movies such as “Saw.”
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Emma Kurfis

Portentous
Definition: (adj) foreshadowing an event to come; causing wonder or awe; self-consciously weighty, pompous
Synonyms: foreboding, ominous, pretentious
Antonyms: auspicious, propitious, encouraging
Etymology: First Known Use of PORTENTOUS
15th century
Memory aid: portentOUS ominOUS
Sentence: The portentous event caused everyone to stop and think about their future actions.


David Morse

Saturnalian
Definition: (adj.) characterized by riotous or unrestrained revelry or licentiousness.
Synonyms: Dissipated, debauched, orgiastic
Antonyms: Sedate, prim, decorous, seemly
Etymology: "time of merrymaking," 1591, from L. Saturnalia, ancient Roman festival of Saturn (held in December), a time of merrymaking for all, from neut. pl. of adj. Saturnalis "pertaining to Saturn," from Saturnus (see Saturn). The extended sense of "period of unrestrained revelry" is first attested 1782.
Memory aid: Satumalian is kind of like saturn or alien, which are both characterized as "out there" or crazy
Sentence: The satumalian girls created a tv show, Girls Gone Wild to show off their talents.

Jacqueline Pyros
Word: Quid pro quo
Definition: something that is given or taken in return for something else; substitute.
Synonyms:equal exchange, equal substitution, equivalent, eye for an eye, like for like, measure for measure, something in return, substitute, tit for tat, trade-off
Etymology:
1565, from L., lit. "something for something, one thing for another."
Memory aid: Bill Clinton pardoned Mark Rich
Sentence: I proposed a quid pro quo to my teacher Mr. Toner, I wanted to exchange money for an A, but he hastily declined.
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Word: Dictum
Definition: a short saying; an authoritative statement.
Synonyms: Maxim, precept, aphorism, axiom
Etymology: Latin, from neuter of dictus, past participle of dicere. First known use 1599
Memory aid:
Sentence: The team, getting ready for their very last meet, chanted their dictum to get pumped up.




Shelby Friend


Word: salubrious
Definition: (adj.) conductive to health or well-being; wholesome
Synonyms: beneficial, healthy, invigorating
Antonyms: harmful, unhealthy, deleterious, noxious
Etymology: 1547, from L. salubris "promoting health, healthful," from salus (gen. salutis ) "welfare, health"
Memory Aid: SALubrious....SALad
Sentence: The dietitian suggested a more salubrious diet for my mom if she wanted to maintain her new healthy lifestyle.
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Jackie Plevelich

Abortive (adj.)
Definition- failing to accomplish an intended aim or purpose; only partially or imperfectly developed.
Synonyms-miscarried, fruitless, premature
Antonyms- successful, realized, consummated
Etymology- late 14c., from L. abortivus "causing abortion," from abortus, pp. of aboriri "disappear, miscarry,"
Memory Aid- abort a plane
Sentance: The student turned in the abortive homework, hoping he would get at least half credit.

Ioana Blidaru